GELASON: The Gift of Suffering

  By John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Steve Gleason offers you a gift in the new documentary that bears his name. He offers access to the most intimate parts of his difficult journey. He offers… Continue reading →

Collective Connections: A Barbershop For Everyone

By John Bucher (@johnkbucher) There remain a few human connections we all share in our ever-changing journey of cultural and technological advancement. We all eat. We all drink. We all sleep. We all… Continue reading →

In Defense of Eagles: The Necessity of Stories That Inspire

By John Bucher (@johnkbucher) It’s sad and shocking to me how certain types of stories get branded with pop culture terms that render them ineffective. “Inspirational” will keep certain film goers away from… Continue reading →

ANCIENT IDEAS, AMBITION, AND OUR FINEST HOURS

By John Bucher @(johnkbucher) There are two prevalent themes floating through the cinematic journey explored in The Finest Hours. Both are ancient ideas that remain as relevant today as when they were first… Continue reading →

THE REVENANT and the Myth of Redemptive Violence

by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Walter Wink coined the phrase “the myth of redemptive violence” in his 1999 book, The Powers That Be. The idea behind the myth is that the only way one… Continue reading →

EMMA DONOGHUE TALKS ROOM, FAIRY TALES, and OLD NICK

By John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Stories resonate with people for a variety of reasons. There are stories that unconsciously force us to deal with pain and loss we’ve long avoided. Other stories so wondrously… Continue reading →

REINVENTING THE FAMILY BUSINESS: Return to the Hiding Place

By John Bucher (@johnkbucher) For decades readers and film audiences have marveled at the story of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who hid Jews and members of the underground resistance in her… Continue reading →

Davis Guggenheim on faith and the voiceless in his film, HE NAMED ME MALALA

Davis Guggenheim has directed some of the most impactful documentaries that have ever been made. His 2007 film An Inconvenient Truth won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Waiting For Superman brought change… Continue reading →

SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN: The Gospel According to Metalhead

Few people make it to the end of their life without being wounded. For most, the wounds are not fatal. Becoming skilled at hiding our wounds is a badge of honor in American… Continue reading →

SELMA Star David Oyelowo – His Faith & Calling to Play MLK

Recently, I got a chance to sit down with David Oyelowo, who plays Martin Luther King Jr. in the new film, SELMA. He shared a story with me about his journey to playing… Continue reading →